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### Project Introduction
Are you passionate about cardiovascular biomechanics and its applications in supporting medical decision-making?
Are you eager to receive training to develop multi-scale thrombosis risk prediction models by integrating insights from cellular level, thrombus level, and organ level?
Are you enthusiastic about joining a prestigious MSCA Doctoral Network, using cutting-edge in silico, in vitro, and in vivo techniques to innovate personalized medicine for better understanding, prediction, and treatment of thrombus formation?
### Position Description
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Department of Biomedical Engineering, is currently recruiting one PhD candidate as part of the EU-funded ThromboRisk project (Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network).
The position will be open between 2026–2030, with a duration of 48 months, hosted by TU/e, and including a total of 12 months of secondment at partner institutions within the network.
As a Doctoral Candidate (DC), you will join the Photoacoustics and Ultrasound Laboratory (PULS/e), a multidisciplinary, international team specializing in state-of-the-art ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging techniques, image reconstruction, and model-based interpretation. In this dynamic environment, you will collaborate closely with ThromboRisk network partners, participate in secondments at leading research institutions, and supervise related bachelor/master students.
Your main challenge is to develop ultrasound-based methods to estimate patient-specific, spatially varying mechanical characteristics of intraluminal thrombus in abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). This involves combining advanced imaging techniques with biomechanical modeling to improve rupture risk prediction and support personalized clinical decision-making.
This position offers the opportunity to participate in high societal impact research: improving aneurysm risk assessment through better thrombus evaluation, enhancing patient prognosis, and reducing adverse events.
### Research Program Description
ThromboRisk — the European Doctoral Network “From cells to system: pioneering multi-scale thrombosis risk prediction models”, funded by the European Union (Grant Agreement No. 101227706). The consortium includes 10 recruiting universities:
Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands), Maastricht University (Netherlands), Amsterdam UMC (Netherlands), KU Leuven (Belgium), Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Germany), University College London (UK), Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor Vergata” (Italy), Sano Centre for Computational Personalised Medicine (Poland), University of Leicester (UK), University of Bern (Switzerland).
ThromboRisk will develop an integrated platform that advances the cross-scale understanding of thrombus formation by combining mechanobiology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, and computational modeling. Each doctoral candidate will make unique contributions to the multi-scale thrombosis risk prediction framework, focusing on specific aspects of thrombus formation, growth, rupture, and clinical impact. The program is complemented by multidisciplinary courses and immersive training plans to equip doctoral candidates with skills for future career positions while addressing the societal challenges of ThromboRisk.
offer requirements
We are looking for candidates who meet the following conditions:
– Creative, ambitious, diligent, and perseverant.
– Hold a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other related disciplines.
– Possess theoretical and applied knowledge or strong interest in biomechanics and numerical modeling, preferably including artificial intelligence.
– Have a research-oriented attitude.
– Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset in research teams.
– Able to work in interdisciplinary teams and show interest in collaborating with industrial partners.
– Motivated to develop teaching skills and supervise students.
– Good command of English (oral and written, C1 proficiency level).
offer benefits/salary
Engage in meaningful work in a vibrant and ambitious university, within an interdisciplinary environment and international network. You will work on a beautiful green campus, within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer:
– Full-time employment for 4 years, with a midterm evaluation in the 9th month. During the four-year appointment, at least 10% of the time will be allocated to teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year.
– Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (minimum €3,059 – maximum €3,881 gross per month).
– Year-end bonus of 8.3% + holiday allowance of 8%.
– High-quality training programs and other support to help you grow into an autonomous, confident scientific researcher. TU/e encourages you to take control of your own learning process.
– Excellent research facilities, on-campus childcare, and sports facilities.
– Commuting expenses, working from home, and internet allowance.
– International candidates can benefit from the Staff Immigration Team support and the 30% tax ruling scheme.